• K-5 Key Club Kimchi Event: Saturday, November 30
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The Student News Site of Daegu International School

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[Photos] Cloudy with a chance of pumpkins

Annual experiment dazzles all ages
Andrew Shim, Leanne Yoon, Dylan Wang, and Ava Cho
October 16, 2023
Nayoung Kim
The laws of physics take down the pumpkins. “Splat!”

Mr. Cameron’s 11/12 Physics class held the annual pumpkin drop experiment behind the gym on Oct. 13. Mr. Cameron dropped three pumpkins from the dorm roof as elementary students and faculty members watched eagerly.

The spectacle mainly aimed to showcase physics in action. In preparation for the experiment, students marked the outside walls of the dorm building with detailed increments for every meter. They also set cameras at multiple angles to capture each drop. The novice scientists then graphed their observations using the information gathered on position and time. The model provided them with approximations of acceleration, an essential concept in physics. 

At the end of the day, the demonstration gave an opportunity for the students to not only enhance their understanding of physics but also end their week on a fun, high note.

Mr. Cameron’s 11/12 Physics class held the annual pumpkin drop experiment behind the gym on Oct. 13. Mr. Cameron dropped three pumpkins from the dorm roof as elementary students and faculty members watched eagerly.
Nayoung Kim
Everyone cheers as the pumpkin splatters on the ground.
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Andrew Shim
Andrew Shim, Writer
Now a senior, Andrew begins his second year with the Jets Flyover. Eager to write about the latest news and sports, Andrew takes his passion to the next level in the multimedia program. In his leisure time, he often finds himself lost in the wonders of science. Aside from his interest in journalism, Andrew hopes to improve his photography skills in order to capture every moment of his last year in DIS.

Leanne Yoon
Leanne Yoon, Editor in Chief
Leanne Yoon, dubbed as “Lenny” by her close friends, (finally) joins the Journalism class in her junior year as the Editor-in-Chief of the Jets Flyover. She makes up for her short stature with fiery charisma and passion. As an active leader of clubs such as Students Organizing Against Racism, Debate Club and String Orchestra, Leanne often ponders on what else she could bring to her fellow Jets. Off-campus, she shares her perspectives with an international audience in countries ranging from the United Arab Emirates to France. Leanne writes, takes photos, edits articles, and manages the Flyover.

Dylan Wang
Dylan Wang, Managing Editor
Dylan Wang declares himself as a Renaissance man. His interests vary from music to sports, and he participates in varieties of extracurricular activities such as Rock Band, MUN, and Student Council. For this reason, he writes in many different styles about many different topics, from features to opinion pieces. Through this process, he attained several useful strategies and tips, and now he helps others learn to write like a pro. As Managing Editor of the Jets Flyover, Dylan hopes to help new staff writers grow as he ends his DIS journey.
Ava Cho
Ava Cho, Photographer / Designer
Ava, a senior at Daegu International School, loved art and design ever since childhood. She moved to DIS in 9th grade because she decided to study art abroad. In her free time, she loves going to galleries and taking pictures of the city and nature. Music is her biggest inspiration for her art. Due to her interest in art and design, she will take her place as an editor for the yearbook. Ava is looking forward to showing her passion as an illustrator for the Jets Flyover.   

Nayoung Kim
Nayoung Kim, Broadcast Journalist
Nayoung Kim, president of Greenpeace, Eco-lution, and Peer Tutoring Club, shares her vivid passion for the environment and contemporary issues with the ear of the school community. Her brand new, popular podcast raises awareness and acts as a call for help to aid the world in becoming a better place. This year, she collaborates with Greenpeace, to bring new monthly podcast episodes to the community. Also, a famous second-year Jet Stream Host, her enthusiasm to engage with the DIS community and spread the news boosts the energy of the school. 
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